In this potentially two-year exploratory program for students contemplating a career in the health care industry, skills and knowledge are presented that would be applicable and transferable to a wide variety of medical professions. The first semester is spent acquiring the necessary tools, enabling the student to be a functional team member within the clinical setting. Clinical experience is one of the most important parts of the program. This course involves patient transfer techniques, C.N.A. skills, exam positioning techniques, health care safety, hygiene, physical and occupational therapy, medical terminology, human growth and development, vital signs, geriatric care, first aid/CPR/and AED, Infection control, Nutrition and diet, anatomy and physiology.
First year student goals: - To acquire the necessary tools to be a functional team member in the clinical setting - To obtain knowledge and simulate the clinical setting during practice of hands–on skills with each other. - To interact with other professionals and care for “real” patients to make the relevance of learning and work apparent. - To begin to evaluate the various professions and their personal suitability.
Second year student goals: - To continue evaluation of the profession(s) selected during first year experiences. - To develop increased knowledge in Medical Terminology - To develop increased knowledge in Medical Law and Ethics - To establish a plan for work or further education after high school completion.
Students are on a self-paced and individualized program set up with the instructor and business partners. Factors that affect this are career choice and future goals.
Articulations Credits:
Students who have successfully met the curriculum criteria for various colleges may receive credit for:
Medical Terminology
Medical Law and Ethics
Keyboarding
Introduction to nursing
The following colleges participate in articulation credits:
Delta Community College
Kirtland Community College
Alpena Community College
Baker College
Ferris State University
Business Partner Advisory List
St. Joseph Hospital
Northeast Orthopedics
Dr. Diana Ennes and Dr. John Blocksom
Dr. Jeffrey Chadwick, O.D.
Dr. Timothy Burg, D.V.M.
Dr. Falker, D.V.M.
Deanne Bischoff, IRESA
Home Living Lab, IRESA
Alcona Health System
Seton Cancer Institute
Iosco Medical Care Facility, Tawas City
Tendercare, Tawas City
Lakeview Manor, Tawas City
Tawas Village, East Tawas
Lincoln Haven Healthcare Center, Lincoln
Dr. Mollard, Dentist
Dr. Dawson, Dentist
Oscoda Health Park
Iosco County Animal Shelter
Certifications:
First Aid, CPR, and AED
Blood Borne Pathogens
Certified Nursing Assistant
Various Tech Center Certificates including: Careers In Health Care, etc.
Student Organization:
Health Occupations is in the process of developing a health occupations club to serve as a service and learning organization to further the experiences of the students in this field.
Speakers:
Social Worker
Military Representatives
College Representatives
Flight Care Personnel
Field Trips:
Tawas Saint Joseph Hospital
Lakeview Manor
Tawas Village
Tendercare Tawas City
Iosco County Medical Care Facility
Work Ethic Expectations:
Students will be expected to uphold the rules in the Tech Center and Health Occupations Handbook. Students are to act and dress in a professional manner.
The following are work ethic expectations: Attendance and Punctuality, Personal Management, Positive Attitude, Initiative and Effort, Cooperation, Time Management, Safety, and Following Directions. Deficiencies will be noted in their work ethic portion of the grade and could prevent work site experience.
Grading:
Academic Portion: 60% Tests, homework, skills, and clinical
Work Ethic Portion:40% Computed daily
Units of Study: Health Care Systems Careers In Health Care Personal Qualities Of A Health Care Worker Legal Responsibilities Medical Terminology Anatomy and Physiology Human Growth and Development Geriatric Care Nutrition and Diets Promotion of Safety Infection Control Vital Signs First Aid Preparing For The World Of Work Measuring Height and Weight Positioning a Patient Working with Math and Medications Nursing Assistant Skills Physical Therapy Skills
Course Description
Charlene Shover RN BSN – Instructor
989-362-3006 ext 150Health Occupations I, II
In this potentially two-year exploratory program for students contemplating a career in the health care industry, skills and knowledge are presented that would be applicable and transferable to a wide variety of medical professions. The first semester is spent acquiring the necessary tools, enabling the student to be a functional team member within the clinical setting. Clinical experience is one of the most important parts of the program. This course involves patient transfer techniques, C.N.A. skills, exam positioning techniques, health care safety, hygiene, physical and occupational therapy, medical terminology, human growth and development, vital signs, geriatric care, first aid/CPR/and AED, Infection control, Nutrition and diet, anatomy and physiology.
First year student goals:
- To acquire the necessary tools to be a functional team member in the clinical setting
- To obtain knowledge and simulate the clinical setting during practice of hands–on skills with each other.
- To interact with other professionals and care for “real” patients to make the relevance of learning and work apparent.
- To begin to evaluate the various professions and their personal suitability.
Second year student goals:
- To continue evaluation of the profession(s) selected during first year experiences.
- To develop increased knowledge in Medical Terminology
- To develop increased knowledge in Medical Law and Ethics
- To establish a plan for work or further education after high school completion.
Students are on a self-paced and individualized program set up with the instructor and business partners. Factors that affect this are career choice and future goals.
Articulations Credits:
Students who have successfully met the curriculum criteria for various colleges may receive credit for:
Medical Terminology
Medical Law and Ethics
Keyboarding
Introduction to nursing
The following colleges participate in articulation credits:
Delta Community College
Kirtland Community College
Alpena Community College
Baker College
Ferris State University
Business Partner Advisory List
St. Joseph Hospital
Northeast Orthopedics
Dr. Diana Ennes and Dr. John Blocksom
Dr. Jeffrey Chadwick, O.D.
Dr. Timothy Burg, D.V.M.
Dr. Falker, D.V.M.
Deanne Bischoff, IRESA
Home Living Lab, IRESA
Alcona Health System
Seton Cancer Institute
Iosco Medical Care Facility, Tawas City
Tendercare, Tawas City
Lakeview Manor, Tawas City
Tawas Village, East Tawas
Lincoln Haven Healthcare Center, Lincoln
Dr. Mollard, Dentist
Dr. Dawson, Dentist
Oscoda Health Park
Iosco County Animal Shelter
Certifications:
First Aid, CPR, and AED
Blood Borne Pathogens
Certified Nursing Assistant
Various Tech Center Certificates including: Careers In Health Care, etc.
Student Organization:
Health Occupations is in the process of developing a health occupations club to serve as a service and learning organization to further the experiences of the students in this field.
Speakers:
Social Worker
Military Representatives
College Representatives
Flight Care Personnel
Field Trips:
Tawas Saint Joseph Hospital
Lakeview Manor
Tawas Village
Tendercare Tawas City
Iosco County Medical Care Facility
Work Ethic Expectations:
Students will be expected to uphold the rules in the Tech Center and Health Occupations Handbook. Students are to act and dress in a professional manner.
The following are work ethic expectations: Attendance and Punctuality, Personal Management, Positive Attitude, Initiative and Effort, Cooperation, Time Management, Safety, and Following Directions. Deficiencies will be noted in their work ethic portion of the grade and could prevent work site experience.
Grading:
Academic Portion: 60% Tests, homework, skills, and clinical
Work Ethic Portion:40% Computed daily
Units of Study:
Health Care Systems
Careers In Health Care
Personal Qualities Of A Health Care Worker
Legal Responsibilities
Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology
Human Growth and Development
Geriatric Care
Nutrition and Diets
Promotion of Safety
Infection Control
Vital Signs
First Aid
Preparing For The World Of Work
Measuring Height and Weight
Positioning a Patient
Working with Math and Medications
Nursing Assistant Skills
Physical Therapy Skills